A view of Shillapo island and its bay, filled by kelp of the same name. Its urticant effect provides a natural barrier of sort against aquatic predators. It also glows and shimmer during the night, a beautiful and reassuring spectacle for the people of the island felarya.com/wiki/index.php?tit...

Credits to ~rcs619 and *Tora044 for their big help at designing the island

Yet another serene background pic, and I am in no way one to judge the work of such a talented person who far exceeds my own, but critique is meant to make good stuff better. On that note, listen to me spout stupid stuff.

Most of this is well done, my only issue is the water. Clearly this pic give almost a 3D effect with the water surface and the boat, and the town in the back. My issue isn't the surface of the water, but underneath. The water doesn't get darker as it goes down or more towards the back. It's just one flat color throughout. This makes me see a 3D looking water surface with a flat 2D underbelly. The plants and other stuff look fine, but it just lacks a certain depth that is achieved in everything but the underwater. I hope what I said just made sense.

Wow, yet a gain, you amaze me. This is so simple, yet beautiful. Of course, in the artist's eyes, this was a challenge, and a challenge you pulled trough without a doubt.

VisionThe first thing that comes to be seen is the angle. This semi-medium, close to the water angle is amazing, which not a lot of people can pull off. second, I am amazed with the beautiful detail you pulled off with simply white and shades of blue. However, I do have a teeny complain. While it says island, it seems more like arriving from an island. That isn't a flaw, so much as it is a pet peeve of mine.4.5 stars

OriginalityFufufufu... Well, there are a few pictures of villages and cities I've seen. But this one, it sort of stands out. Maybe it's the blue, maybe it's the sheer detail with just blue, I don't know. It definitively sticks out as one of my favorites in the "landscapes and cities category".4 stars

TechniqueDoes anything really have to be said? As always, your technique is stunningly beautiful, almost to the point of perfection. The best part about this image would have to be the water, how it reflects light, gradients from a darker tone to a lighter one, all the seaweed is detailed, and the list goes on.5 stars

ImpactMy God, the impact. I was literally stunned when I saw this, the sheer beauty and subtlety of it amazed me, even to the point of minor jealousy. As it is towards me, each one of your masterpieces amaze to that point. I am giving you, and always will be giving you,5 stars

Just one thing. If you discontinue the masterpiece that is your work, I will discontinue everything in the world.

Woooow. Why is it that Shilapo is the most beautiful city at night? I love what you did here. all the blues and whites and the way you did the buildings. Love the ship wreck cove town sort of feel to it. Very nice that stacyness. X3 But they way you did the bay is just awesome! So serene and pretty.

Tremendous work as ever This piece in particular feels like a poster for a new Studio Ghibli film - where the protagonist gets their first view of the crazy new town they'll be visiting! What's particular impressive is how with the lighting and angles you've communicated an effective position of where the moon is without actually directly drawing it. It's easy to show something's there, it's harder to imply it! I love the colours of this too, the blues melding together to provide a serene and calm atmosphere for the picture